KATHMANDU, Dec 6: Kumari Bank Limited has signed a sponsorship deal with Chitwan Tigers, an Everest Premier League outfit, on Wednesday.

The bank said that it sponsored Chitwan with an aim of helping the development of cricket in Nepal.

At a function organized in Kathmandu, chief executive officer (CEO) of the bank Surendra Bhandari handed over the jersey to team players along with the captain Prithu Baskota and wished luck to the team for the tournament.

The bank stated that it is sponsoring the team to encourage young players in cricket.